The Parable of the River is a story told by Max Lucado based on Romans 1 through 4. This document contains the story and 8 drawings you can use to explain the various responses to the Gospel message that people may have: the godless hedonist, the person who compares himself with other, the person who tries to earn God's favor by doing good works and finally the saved person who simply relies on the salvation provided by Christ Jesus.

Set of road signs modified to tell a spiritual message such as "Christ is the way" for a one way street sign. "Two Way Decision" for the crossroads in life or for the Two Roads mentioned in Matthew 7. 8 signs are included in this file.

Game to review the events of the Great Tribulation. Students are given 12 cards representing their LIFE, HOME, HEALTH and FREEDOM. As the events of the tribulation unfold, players lose more of their most valuable posessions until the end comes. Use this game after teaching future events, the book of Revelation or the Great Tribulation.

The lesson of the candy cane is a comparison of the features of Christ with the candy - shepherd, rock, His blood and holiness. Useful for any time of year, but especially during the holidays when kids are eating candy canes.

This group activity will teach your students the value of the soul according to Mark 8:36. Print some money. Give it to your students. Present various items that they can bid on. At the end of the activity is the opportunity to compare the value of the soul to any other thing that can be purchased or pursued in this world.

Spiritual gift tags is a printable object lesson to help explain that while the gift of God is eternal life, only those who recognize their need of being saved will ever recieve this gift. Would you be willing to recieve a gift address to "the ungodly"?

The Forbidden Word is a Bible game like Taboo or Catchphrase. Players are given a card with a Bible term and list of "forbidden words". The player must get his teammates to say the keyword on the card without saying any of the forbidden words. Great fun for a group of 4 to 10 people. Great practice for recalling some of the names, objects and places found in the Bible.

One of the best ways to teach a Bible truth is to let students read and admire the scriptures as they speak for themselves. But how do you help someone learn a passage that is not a story narrative in an interesting way? One suggestion is to illustrate the concepts of a chapter through drawings.

The following pages illustrate the truth that God knows everything about me as told by the beautiful Psalm 139.

What kind of Valentine's Day card would God send to you? Does God give his love or withhold his love based on who we are or how we act? What kind of message would you write to God in a card? These printable cards will help your students learn about a love not from this world, but from God.

A printalbe board game. Players travel the map of the cities that the Apostle Paul traveled, collecting ancient fragments of scripture. The first player to collect five verses from the same book of the Bible win the game. Players buy, sell and trade cards to complete their sets.

Power Point presentation and discussion starter to help your students identify the difference between real love and lust. Nine couples appear in the presentation. Students evaluate what postive and negative examples they see in the couples using 1 Corinthians 13 as their basis for understanding true love. Suitable for teens.

An acrostic a form of writing in which the first letter, syllable or word of each line spells out a message. For example "Jesus" - Just, Example, Savior, Unmatched and Supreme. This PDF file presents several truths from the Bible including the "I am" statements of John, the names of Christ, verses about time and others.

An acrostic a form of writing in which the first letter, syllable or word of each line spells out a message. For example JESUS - The Just, Our Example, Savior, Unmatched and Supreme. This Power Point file presents several truths from the Bible including the "I am" statements of John, the names of Christ, verses about time and others.

In this lesson, you and your students will print and create a window story board. Each window on the page reveals part of the story. In this window story board, the verses of Philippains 2 are illustrated as Christ comes from heaven, becomes a man, dies on the cross and then ascends to heaven again. This is a PDF file that requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to open.

This self-evaluation quiz is for classes where the students are dating or thinking about marriage. 25 questions are presented as WARNING LIGHTS for potential problems that may occur later in the relationship. Students evaluate themselves and their partner.

This Power Point show teaches how to make good choices by applying 6 questions from 6 relevant Bible verses to your decisions. Appropriate for youth groups or adults. Keywords: Decision making worksheet, matrix, the will of God, Gods will for my life, wisdom, guidance.

This PDF file show teaches how to make good choices by applying 6 questions from 6 relevant Bible verses to your decisions.&nbsp; Appropriate for youth groups or adults. You can also download the Power Point version of this lesson. Keywords: Decision making worksheet, matrix, the will of God, Gods will for my life, wisdom, guidance.

A Power Point presentation about the infallibility of Scripture. What does the Bible say about itself? Keywords: inspiration, bible, reliable, contraditions, infallibile. See also the PDF version that is available for download.

A PDF presentations about the infallibility of Scripture. What does the Bible say about itself? Keywords: inspiration, bible, reliable, contraditions, infallibile. See also the Power Point version that is available for download.

109 page Bible comic book of the story of the life of Jesus Christ. Illustrated stories show dialog instead of the standard prose of the Bible. See also the accompanying file for a larger booklet that can be printed at full-sized paper.

109 page Bible comic book of the story of the life of Jesus Christ. Illustrated stories show dialog instead of the standard prose of the Bible. See also the accompanying file for a smaller booklet that can be printed and folded.

Six lessons bundled into one unit. These lessons are about sin, forgivenss, unconditional love, repentance and salvation. Each lesson is illustrated by a story from the Bible and a suggested classroom activity. This is a great package of lessons for a week of classes in a Bible club.

This is a Power Point presentation that shows the historical roots of the American holiday Thanksgiving. This presentation requires Power Point, Power Point viewer or a compatible program such as Open Office.

This is a 3D paper model of the Two Road and Two Destinies chart - a roadmap to eternity. Create 3D models of the Door, Great White Throne, Death pillar, crowns in Heaven and the Books used at the Last Judgment.

This Power Point presentation is good for a group of young believers. Using the analogy of a rocket ship, you can explain that we face the potential of a life lived for God or the potential of a disaster.

Are you a mistake or did God have a purpose when He made you? With a few small household objects, this lesson will teach students that God is their Designer and Workman. Five Bible verses tell us that He has a reason for our being.

Bible character card game similar to Guess Who. Players start with a deck of cards. The try to guess which card has been chosen by the game host by asking a series of questions with yes or no answers. The first team to elimiate all possible incorrect choices wins the game.

Help itentify Bible verses that were lost in translation. 14 Bible verses were translated from English into a series of various languages and then back to English. Can you tell what the original verse was?

Anne Jarvis was a woman active in social help for the poor and the sick. Her appreciation for her own mother led to a national proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson in 1914 to make Mothers Day a national holiday. This presentation will tell the story of Anne and provide some Bible verses that are appropriate for Mothers Day.

This is a game designed for teens in which they are given the task of choosing various activities that would be helpful for a friend who is not saved yet. Useful for starting a discussing the need and methods of reaching a soul for Christ.

A collection of pictures about the life of Jesus, his miracles, parables and the people he met. Meant to create a wall-sized display of pictures to be use in a series of lessons about the life of Christ.

Eight pages of puzzles based on the shortest chapter in the Bible - Psalm 117. These puzzles include a word find, crossword, cryptogram and a fallen quotes puzzle. Use these at Thanksgiving time or any time of the year when you want to remember the everlasting kindness of God.

A jigsaw puzzle to review the various details of the miracles that Jesus did from the raising of Lazarus to the feeding of the 5000. You print and cut the puzzle. Students re-assemble the pieces using the clues written on the pieces until they have created the entire rectangle.

Power Point game where participants have to guess the name of a Bible character with several letters hidden from view. Something like the Wheel of Fortune game but everyone in the group can play at the same time in a faster-paced version.

Psalm 1 tells of the secret success of a believer - meditation and delight in the Word of God. This Power Point presentation simply shows the words of a great piece of advice for a believer and asks a simple question.

Power Point presentation titled My Bible and I. Using several verses from Psalm 119 this presentation asks and answers two basic questions. Why should I read the Bible? and How should I read the Bible? Created by Tim Woodford.

The Olympic rings represent the unity of the nations by including colors that appear in all flags of the world, but for purposes of a Bible lesson, you can also show that Black, Blue, Gold, Green and Red are significant in the story of salvation.

Running the Christian race is a common theme in the New Testment. The race is to become more like Christ. Unfortunately, the Christian race is often applied to gaining favor with God for salvation and entrance to heaven. This lesson includes 12 posters and a quiz covering all the main passages in the New Testament about the Christian race. Great for olympics or athletic tournament times.

KJV verses used in this version. Running the Christian race is a common theme in the New Testment. The race is to become more like Christ. Unfortunately, the Christian race is often applied to gaining favor with God for salvation and entrance to heaven. This lesson includes 12 posters and a quiz covering all the main passages in the New Testament about the Christian race. Great for olympics or athletic tournament times.

This is the Power Point version of Running the Christian Race. See previous file for printable posters and quiz. Running the Christian race is a common theme in the New Testment. The race is to become more like Christ. Unfortunately, the Christian race is often applied to gaining favor with God for salvation and entrance to heaven. This lesson includes 12 posters and a quiz covering all the main passages in the New Testament about the Christian race. Great for olympics or athletic tournament times.

The following questions seem easy at first, but the answers are more difficult than you think. Each question has more than one correct answer. The rule for this quiz is that you need to choose an answer that is less-commonly known than the obvious one.

The following questions seem easy at first, but the answers are more difficult than you think. Each question has more than one correct answer. The rule for this quiz is that you need to choose an answer that is less-commonly known than the obvious one.

A modern day parable to share the story of the gospel. This Power Point presentation contains photos to illustrate the story of the boy who stole the lunch of another student. The substitute took his punishment showing a picture of what Christ did at the cross for us with his death.

Three Jeopardy Bible quiz games. Genesis, The Gospels and Acts are bundled into this download. Genesis and the Gospels are pretty easy difficulty level. Use the Acts Jeopardy game to challenge more well-read students. These games were created at the site Jeopardylabs.com created by Matt Johnson.

What are the hymns of our age? Musicians sing about their faith, even when they have a faith contrary to God. This presentation will help your teen audience recognize the tenants of faith being sung about in modern music.

Were the signers of the American Declaration of Independence Christian? Some clearly were trusting in Christ as Savior. Others wrote that they were deists or simply admired Jesus as a good moral teacher. This power point brings quotes to your students from the Declaration of Independence as well as from the writings of the Founding Fathers to answer the question - Were the Signers Christians?

Songs that put Bible verses to common tunes. This is a Power Point 2011 (PPTX) file that contains an embedded audio file to learn the tunes. If you don't have this version of Power Point on your computer, you should download the other version of this file along with the mp3 file to hear the tunes.

Six lies we tell ourselves is an examination of popular sayings that are really not very helpful in biblical living. For example "Be yourself" can mean "Don't pretend to be somebody you are not" but it can also be taken as "Don't worry about changing anything about yourself." Five other common phrases are given with Bible verses to compare and contrast these ideas. PDF version.

Six lies we tell ourselves is an examination of popular sayings that are really not very helpful in biblical living. For example "Be yourself" can mean "Don't pretend to be somebody you are not" but it can also be taken as "Don't worry about changing anything about yourself." Five other common phrases are given with Bible verses to compare and contrast these ideas. Power point version.

What happened to our world? Creation was perfect, but something came in and ruined it all. This worksheet will help you teach about the consequences of sin. See also the related Power Point presenation.

An object lesson idea for the six days of creation. Hide objects in six paper bags - one object for each day of creation. Use the suggested common houshold items pictured in this document or use the included clip art pictures.

Although the story of Creation is a standard subject in Sunday school classes it is difficult to remember for students to remember what God created on each day. The following drawings will help show that in the first three days, God created space, water and land. In the second three days, God filled them.

A mini 8 page coloring book and full-page pictures telling the story of God placing Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. God gave Adam the job of naming animals, but there was nobody suitable for him until God created Eve.

Puzzle to review the events of the Great Flood and Noah. Print a single page puzzle which the students put together by matching clues and answers. Use the questions included in this review game or create your own.

Sunday School Lesson Activity 109 Tower of Babel Confusion of Tongues. Printable mini booklets 8 page and 4 page versions. Use the booklets and pictures to tell the story and then as a coloring project for the last few minutes of class. At the end of class, send the students home with a story to tell their parents and friends.

Review puzzle for the story of Abraham and his journeys with Lot. Students must assembly a group of puzzle pieces with clues written on their sides. Use the questions and answers included in this puzzle or create your own.

Mini coloring book and full-page pictures of the life of Joseph in the book of Genesis. 21 pictures. Use the small picture books as a take-home activity for students. Use the larger pictures for telling the story or for hanging on the bulletin board.

This is a printable activity for a Sunday school class. Print two sheets on paper or card stock, cut out the circular wheels and the viewing window, attach the two pieces together in the center and see Joseph's dreams float past him as you turn the back wheel. Review the dreams in Joseph's life or have the students tell you the Joseph story based on the important dreams he had as well as the dreams of others.

Review puzzle for the story of Joseph and his betrayal by his brothers. Students must assembly a group of puzzle pieces with clues written on their sides. Use the questions and answers included in this puzzle or create your own.

Five songs about Moses to sing with your class when studying the life of Moses. PDF booklet. 1. In a little basket under skies of blue 2. 10 Plagues 3. When Moses and Gods people from Egypts land did flee 4. Little Baby Moses 5. Gods Commands

Five songs about Moses to sing with your class when studying the life of Moses. - 1. In a little basket under skies of blue 2. 10 Plagues 3. When Moses and Gods people from Egypts land did flee 4. Little Baby Moses 5. Gods Commands

Two mini story books to tell the story of Moses in the basket in the Nile River. 14 pictures total. This version of the book is in black and white. Download the colored version to provide a quick story book to your students.

Two mini story books to tell the story of Moses in the basket in the Nile River. 14 pictures total. This version of the book is in color. Download the black and white version to provide a coloring booklet for your students.

This full-color, printable map with 3D objects will help your Sunday school or youth group class see the Exodus pathway from Egypt, through the desert, Mt. Sinai, the wanderings and finally, the victorious crossing of the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Use this map as a single lesson or combine it with an entire unit of teaching.

Alternative maps for Sunday School Lesson Activity 204 Moses Mission to Lead Israel out of Egypt. These maps are in both English and Spanish. They also are designed to use less printer ink since they have a white background.

Review game for the 10 plagues of Egypt. Printable bingo cards and 10 plagues dice. Review the names of the plagues of Eqypt by calling out the name of the plagues that appear on the paper dice. Students place coins or markers on their cards to complete a line of four names.

This is a 3D printable paper model of two houses in Egypt during the night of the Passover. One house has blood on the door. The people inside are ready to leave the country. The other house shows a dead boy in the arms of his father.

This is an 16 page mini story book for coloring featuring Moses leading the Children of Israel through the Red Sea on their Exodus from Egypt. Small, foldable booklets are good projects for students to color and provide their own dialoge to the story. The full-page pictures are for showing to a class and hanging on the wall.

Two 8 page mini booklets to tell the story of Moses leading the children of Israel through the Red Sea in the great Exodus. The file includes full-page pictures for displaying on the classroom wall and two mini books for folding and taking home. This version of the project is pre-colored. See the other project with a nearly identical name for a black and white version that the students can color themselves.

Presentation on the fifth commandment - honor your father and mother. Absalom is the anti-example of honoring his parents. His tragic death was a direct result of his rebellion against king David. Power Point version.

Presentation on the fifth commandment - honor your father and mother. Absalom is the anti-example of honoring his parents. His tragic death was a direct result of his rebellion against king David. PDF version.

You shall not murder is the sixth commandment. Presentation about the first murder between Cain and Abel followed by several important questions regarding capital punishment. When did capital punishment begin? Is murder different than executing a criminal? What does the Bible mean by the phrase made "in the image of God"?

You shall not murder is the sixth commandment. Presentation about the first murder between Cain and Abel followed by several important questions regarding capital punishment. When did capital punishment begin? Is murder different than executing a criminal? What does the Bible mean by the phrase made "in the image of God"? PDF format

10 Commandments Card Trading Game - Student review the 10 commandments by playing a card trading game. The object of this game is to be the first player to collect a set of matching cards by trading with other players. The game is based on the card game PIT.

Which laws from the Old Testament should Christians follow? This is a Bible study Power Point presentation for older children or adults. This presentation presents many relevant verses about this extensive topic in the Bible.

Sunday School Lesson Activity 219 - Moses Builds a Tablernacle in the Wilderness - Printable 3D Model Kit. In about one hour your Sunday school class can complete a full-color paper and tape model of the Tabernacle. No mess. No expensive kits or materials. All you need is your scissors, tape and a printer

This mini coloring book tells the story if Joshua and Caleb and the other spies as they spied out the promised land. The mini coloring book is suitable for the students to take home. The larger pictures can be used by the teacher to tell the story or hang on the wall.

Spies report is a simulated report on the mission of the spies who went to Canaan. Use the report as a prop for a suggested skit or a bulletin board for your classroom wall. Shows the land of milk and honey as well as the danger of the defended cities.

Print a model of five tents that surround Moses's serpent of brass. In each tent is a different reaction to the offer of salvation that sounds very familiar to how people react today to the Son of Man who was lifted up.

This Power Point presentation tells the story of Rahab and the visit of the two Israelite spies who came to look at Jericho. These same pictures are featured in the 8 page mini coloring book number 301.

3d model of the city walls of Jericho. Includes Achan's tent, Rahab's red rope used to let down the 2 spies. Using these object in the center of the table, you and your class can tell the story of Rahab's faith, the mission of the spies, Joshua's leadership in conquest and the sin of Achan.

This is a 3D printable activity to help you and your students tell the story of the conquest of Jericho from the spies' visit to Rahab, the march around the city, the collapse of the walls as well as when Achan stole gold, silver and a garment from Jericho and is stoned to death by the command of Joshua.

This PDF file allows you to print the shapes in BW and let your students color them or print them in color for a fast preparation.

A mini story book telling the history of the Battle of Mount Tabor. Deborah the Judge who ruled from the foot of a palm tree foretold the victory of Barak over General Sisera, but at the hand of a woman Jael and her deadly hammer.

Puzzle to review the life and battles of Gideon the judge of Israel. 12 puzzle pieces have clues and answers written on their sides. Students arrange the pieces to form a rectangle. Use the clues provided or make your own version of the puzzle.

This is the printable version of the clay jar that Gideon and his men used to defeat enemies of Israel. The jar has pictures inscribed on the side to help you tell the story of the test by the dry and wet fleece, the sorting of the soldiers and the final victory over Midian.

Eight page mini book about Samuel and his call by God to become a great judge and prophet in Israel. The first booklet is a single sheet of paper that folds into 8 small pages. The other pages are full-sized sheets of paper suitable for coloring and hanging on the classroom wall.

8 page mini coloring book to tell the story of the life of Samson the judge and the secret of his strength in his long hair. Students can color the small book or the larger one-page pictures. Put the story on your classroom wall.

12 piece puzzle to review the life of Ruth. Each puzzle piece contains one or more hints written on each side. Students need to arrange the pieces to complete a rectangle 4 x 3. Great way to review the romantic story of Ruth.

Eight page mini book to tell the story of Ruth and her marriage to Boaz. The small booklet is one sheet of paper that folds into 8 sides. This file includes full-sized pictures to tell the story of Ruth to the class and put on the bulletin board.

In this lesson, you and your students will print and create a window story board. Each window on the page reveals part of the story. In this window story board, students can re-tell the story of David and his battle against the giant Goliath. This is a PDF file that requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to open.

12 piece puzzle review game about the miracles and events in the life of Elijah the prophet. Students arrange the pieces of the puzzle using clues written on the sides of the pieces to form a rectangle. Use the clues in this puzzle or make your own.

8 page mini book to tell the story of Elijah and his rapture to heaven in a chariot of fire. Students take the mini book home. 7 story cards help the teacher tell the story with simple drawings which can be used as coloring pages.

12 piece puzzle to review the life of Elisha the prophet. Each puzzle piece has a short clue written on it to help the students assemble a 4x3 rectangle. Use the clues provided in this puzzle or make your own version of the puzzle to review the story of Elisha and his fellow-prophet Elijah.

In this activity, you and your students will print and create a window story board. Each window on the page reveals part of the story. In this window story board, students can re-tell the story of Elisha and Naaman and the healing of Naaman's leprosy.

Printable 3d model to help you tell the story of 2 Kings 6-7. The four lepers of Samaria who left their city that was under siege and went to the Syrian (Aramean) camp. What they found was a camp empty of soldiers, but full of food and supplies. They returned to the city with the good news. The prophet Elisha was proved correct by saying that there would be abundant food in the city by the next morning. The Kings assistant did not believe Elisha and was overrun at the city gate.

This is a PDF file that your students can assemble, color and use to re-tell the Bible story.

Printable paper doll objects for telling the story of Jonah and the giant fish / whale. Includes three figures of Jonah, a tree, ship and a giant fish. Two versions - color or black and white meant to be used as a coloring project. Use the items in the kit to tell the story to the class and then hand them each their own project to cut, color and assemble to re-tell the story in their own words. PDF worksheet.

Two pages of puzzles, games and questions to go with the story of Jonah and his initial disobedience to preach in Nineveh. Created by Brian W Chalmers. Provided here with permission. Answers included in a separate file.

An 8 page mini book about the disobedient prophet Jonnah and his preaching in the wicked city of Nineveh. You can print this booklet on a single page and then fold it. Great for a take home reminder about the Bible class. Artwork by Brian W Chalmers. http://www.brisbiblestories.com

The Insanity of Nebuchadnezzar is a Power Point telling the often overlooked story of the pride, humiliation and restoration of King Nebuchadnezzar. Following the illustrated story are some historical documents that give background on the possible design of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and an amazing fragment of writing housed in the British Museum that might give support to the time of Nebuchadnezzar's mental problems.

PDF version. The Insanity of Nebuchadnezzar is the often overlooked story of the pride, humiliation and restoration of King Nebuchadnezzar. Following the illustrated story are some historical documents that give background on the possible design of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and an amazing fragment of writing housed in the British Museum that might give support to the time of Nebuchadnezzar's mental problems.

Two mini story books (in black and white) of the story of Daniel and the den of lions. 14 pictures in total that are useful to color and tell the story of God working to save the life of Daniel. This exact same story is also available in color pictures.

This small worksheet and accompanying Power Point is a discussion guide to explore the prophecies of the Old Testament concerning the life and death of Christ. The immense improbability of just eight scriptures being fulfilled by pure probability is a proof that the Bible was inspired by God, who knows the future as well as the past.

This worksheet and accompanying Power Point presentation explore the OT prophecies of Christ and the probability of fulfilling them without aid of inspiration and divine control. One of the great proofs of the divine authorship of the Bible is that Old Testament scriptures abut Christ were literally fulfilled by Christ during his life and death on earth.

Printable 3d model of the Christmas nativity scene. Sometimes called a creche. This craft can be done with your Sunday school class in about an hour. Two nativity scenes are included - (1) The shepherds came to visit the baby Jesus at his manger and (2) the wise men, or magi, who came to visit the boy Jesus sometime later.

Power point presentation about the two towns near Galilee where Christ grew up and taught during his early period of public ministry - Nazareth and Capernaum. Photos were taken from actual archeaology discoveries.

Power Point presentation about the childhood years of Jesus as a son of a carpenter in Nazareth. Covers Luke 2:40-52. Use this to discuss the perfect sinless nature of Jesus and compare it with the sinful nature of man. Microsoft Powerpoint is required to view and edit this file.

8 page mini coloring book about 7 people who had a day of salvation when they were forgiven of their sins starting with the example of Nicodemus. 7 large pictures are included to place on the bulletin board or classroom wall.

An 8 page mini booklet to tell the story of Jesus and his power to heal a man with leprosy. This document also corntains larger pictures for the teacher to tell the story to a group. A great way to send the Bible story home with the students. Artwork by Brian W Chalmers used here with permission. More work from Brian can be found at http://www.brisbiblestories.com

Two pages of puzzles, games and questions to go with the story of Jesus healing a man who suffered from leprosy. Created by Brian W Chalmers. Provided here with permission. Answers included in a separate file. See the website http://www.brisbiblestories.com for more worksheets by Brian.

The Story Teller Stick is a simple-to-make and easy-to-carry prop can help you turn a Bible story into a riveting experience, even for the kids that have heard the story dozen times before. Illustrated by the Bible story Jesus Heals a Paralytic Man and Forgives His Sins.

A mini story book for the story of the Paralyzed man who was carried by four friends to Jesus where they let him down through the roof. This booklet can be folded by the students and taken home. Larger full-page pictures are suitable for the teacher to tell the story and later hang on the wall.

Withouth Strength. Those are the words that describe a man waiting for healing by the side of a pool. They also describe the condition of a sinner who needs saving. This worksheet will help you compare the healing of a lame man with the salvation of the soul.

Sunday School Lesson Activity 522 A Lesson from Echos - Power Point. The Sermon on the Mount - A boy learns that his Echo is not only heard in nature, but also from other people around him. "Overcome evil with good."

Mini story booklet to tell the story of the parable of the two builders - the wise man and the foolish man. The mini booklet can be taken home by the students. This document also includes larger pictures that the teacher can use in the classroom to tell the story. Artwork by Brian W Chalmers. His work can be seen at http://www.brisbiblestories.com

The story of a sinful woman washing Jesus' feet is told through an 8 page mini book that the students can color and fold. Also included in this 10 page PDF file is a 4 page mini book as well as larger pictures for either coloring or for the teacher to tell the story.

A Power Point presentation and PDF file to help you explain the Parable of the Sower and the Good Seed in the Kingdom of Heaven. Pictures help students see the story that Christ told about four types of hearts and how they receive the word of God. A quiz will check for understanding and challenge them to search their own hearts.

A Power Point presentation and PDF file to help you explain the Parable of the Sower and the Good Seed in the Kingdom of Heaven. Pictures help students see the story that Christ told about four types of hearts and how they receive the word of God. A quiz will check for understanding and challenge them to search their own hearts.

Two pages of puzzles, games and questions to go with the story of Jesus healing a man who suffered from leprosy. Created by Brian W Chalmers. Provided here with permission. Answers included in a separate file. See the website http://www.brisbiblestories.com for more worksheets by Brian.

Two pages of puzzles, games and questions to go with the story of the parable of the planting of the Good Seed. Created by Brian W Chalmers. Provided here with permission. Answers included in a separate file. See the website http://www.brisbiblestories.com for more worksheets by Brian.

Answer sheet. Two pages of puzzles, games and questions to go with the story of Jesus healing a man who suffered from leprosy. Created by Brian W Chalmers. Provided here with permission. See the website http://www.brisbiblestories.com for more worksheets by Brian.

8 page mini book to tell the story of the man who lived in the tombs in the region of the Gadarenes. Several versions of the booklet allow you to tell the story and for the students to invent their own dialog. Full-sized pages are good for coloring and for putting the story on the classroom wall.

An 8 page mini story book about the miracle of Jesus walking on water during the storm and Peter walking to him from the boat. Includes a small booklet for coloring as well as full-page pictures for the teacher to use while telling the Bible story.

8 page mini coloring book about 7 scenes in the life of Peter where he was personally involved with the life of Jesus Christ from his first confession of the Son of God to the Transfiguration on the mountain to the denial and restaration.

PowerPoint Show about things Jesus taught about money - The rich fool of Luke 12, the poor widow who put in two mites into the temple treasury and the 30 pieces of silver that Judas betrayed Jesus for.

PowerPoint Show about things Jesus taught about money - The rich fool of Luke 12, the poor widow who put in two mites into the temple treasury and the 30 pieces of silver that Judas betrayed Jesus for.

Power Point is not required to view this package. However, this file is not editable.

To accompany the teaching of the parable of the Great Supper, here are some printable invitations describing the great blessings that accompany salvation. Also included are the rejection letters that the three invited guests may have sent to the master of the banquet.

8 page mini booklet to tell the story of the Parable of the Lost Sons in Luke 15. This mini booklet is a great way for the students to take the lesson home with them. This document also includes 7 full-page pictures for the teacher to use in class. Artwork provided by Brian W Chalmers from http://www.brisbiblestories.com.

Two pages of puzzles, games and questions to go with the story of the parable of the two sons - the prodigal who wasted his money and the older son who stayed home to work the farm. Created by Brian W Chalmers. Provided here with permission. Answers included in a separate file. See the website http://www.brisbiblestories.com for more worksheets by Brian.

Answer sheet. Two pages of puzzles, games and questions to go with the story of the parable of the two sons - the prodigal who wasted his money and the older son who stayed home to work the farm. Created by Brian W Chalmers. Provided here with permission. See the website http://www.brisbiblestories.com for more worksheets by Brian.

Mini story book for the story of the miracle of Jesus healing 10 leperous men. One who turned back to give thanks was commended by Christ. The mini story book contains several version - complete pictures and words and others with speech bubbles where the students can fill in the story. Also includes full-page pictures for the teacher to tell the story and put on the wall.

Two pages of puzzles, games and questions to go with the story of the man Zacchaeus who met Jesus by climbing a tree to see over the head of the tall people who were in his way. Created by Brian W Chalmers. Provided here with permission. Answers included in a separate file. See the website http://www.brisbiblestories.com for more worksheets by Brian.

Answer sheet. Two pages of puzzles, games and questions to go with the story of the man Zacchaeus who met Jesus by climbing a tree to see over the head of the tall people who were in his way. Created by Brian W Chalmers. Provided here with permission. Answers included in a separate file. See the website http://www.brisbiblestories.com for more worksheets by Brian.

Printable activity for a Sunday school class. Use this spreadsheet template to calculate the great debt that Zacchaeus promised to repay after the day he was saved at the foot of a Sycamore tree. See accompanying lesson for teaching points. Sunday School Lesson 709 Zacchaeus in a Tree

A mini story book about the story of Zacchaeus meeting Jesus at the foot of a tree in Jericho. This is a series of 14 pictures in a booklet and full page size that are already colored. You can download the black and white version of this document to make a coloring project.

A mini story book about the story of Zacchaeus meeting Jesus at the foot of a tree in Jericho. This is a series of 14 pictures in a booklet and full page size for coloring. You can also download the colored version of this activity if you do not have time for coloring.

8 page mini coloring book about the parable of the ten minas. A king leaves his country and leaves his servants with money. When he returns he gives each one a reward based on the amount of increase that each person gained.

Power Point presentation showing photos and related Bible verses. Contains photos from actual places in Jerusalem that Jesus walked including the Gardend of Gethsemane where he prayed, the pathway he walked to the house of the high priest and the place where Peter denied his Lord.

Mini story booklet to help tell the story of Judas betraying Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemene. Includes larger pictures to help tell the story to a small group of people. Artwork by Martin Young http://www.biblecartoons.co.uk

Did Jesus love Judas? Did he love Peter? Did he love the Thief on the Cross? Did he love the men who crucified him? Does he love you? There is nothing that you can do that will make God love you more than he already does. There is nothing that you do that will make him love you less. He loves inconditionally. This worksheet will help you explain the love of God through several men in the gospels.

Two booklets and full-sized pictures showing the appearances of Jesus after his resurrection. The booklets are one sheet of paper that fold into a mini booklet of 8 pages. Use these pictures for coloring as well as telling the stories of Thomas, Peter on the shore, the Two on the Road to Emaus and the ascention outside of Jerusalem.

This is a mini story book to tell the events of the Day of Pentecost in a series of 7 pictures. Full-page pictures that are included are suitable for displaying on a classroom wall or for telling the story to a small group.

Power Point presentation of the story of Peter and his angelic jail break the night before he was to be brought out by King Herod in Acts 12. This Power Point accompanies the 8-page mini book by the same title.

8 page mini booklet to tell the story of Saul of Tarsus and his conversion. With this booklet and 7 large pictures you will have a great way to tell and re-tell the story, even with parents at home. Artwork by Brian W Chalmers http://www.brisbiblestories.com

Two pages of puzzles, games and questions to go with the story of the Apostle Paul and his day of conversion on the Road to Damascus. Answers provided in a separate donwload. Created by Brian W Chalmers. Provided here with permission. See the website http://www.brisbiblestories.com for more worksheets by Brian.

Answer sheet. Two pages of puzzles, games and questions to go with the story of the Apostle Paul and his day of conversion on the Road to Damascus. Created by Brian W Chalmers. Provided here with permission. See the website http://www.brisbiblestories.com for more worksheets by Brian.

Early Objects of Christianity 01 - The world's oldest known meeting place for an assembly of christians was discovered in Syria. In 1920 British soldiers discovered a buried city that has come to be called Dura-Europos. Later excavations revealed the early church along side a more elaborate synagogue and many pagan temples. This is the PDF version of this presentation.

Early Objects of Christianity 01 - The world's oldest known meeting place for an assembly of christians was discovered in Syria. In 1920 British soldiers discovered a buried city that has come to be called Dura-Europos. Later excavations revealed the early church along side a more elaborate synagogue and many pagan temples. This is the Power Point version of this presentation.

Early Objects of Christianity 02 - first known piece of the New Testament. The New Testament books were copied and distributed on papyrus paper for the first four centuries of the church after which animal skins became a more popular material. During the 20th century, over 100 fragments and extensive portions of the New Testament were discovered in the dry environments of Egypt, Israel and other middle eastern countries. What do these earliest copies of the New Testament look like? Do they contain the same words as the Bible you use today? This is the PDF version of the presentation.

Early Objects of Christianity 02 - first known piece of the New Testament. The New Testament books were copied and distributed on papyrus paper for the first four centuries of the church after which animal skins became a more popular material. During the 20th century, over 100 fragments and extensive portions of the New Testament were discovered in the dry environments of Egypt, Israel and other middle eastern countries. What do these earliest copies of the New Testament look like? Do they contain the same words as the Bible you use today? This is the Power Point version of the presentation.

What is the oldest known copy of the New Testament (and entire Bible)? Do the books and words closely match the Bibles we use today? This presentation gives some details about what are considered to be the four greatest ancient copies of the Bible. This presentation is in PDF format.

What is the oldest known copy of the New Testament (and entire Bible)? Do the books and words closely match the Bibles we use today? This presentation gives some details about what are considered to be the four greatest ancient copies of the Bible. This presentation is in Power Point format.

When the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1948, the date for the oldest known copy of the Old Testament scriptures was pushed back about 1,000 years! The previously unknown community of monastic Jew who lived by the shores of the Dead Sea left their records of community life, predictions about the coming Messiah and carefully copied scrolls from the time of the prophets. How do these older documents compare with what we had before? Were there changes? This is the PDF version of this presentation.

When the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1948, the date for the oldest known copy of the Old Testament scriptures was pushed back about 1,000 years! The previously unknown community of monastic Jew who lived by the shores of the Dead Sea left their records of community life, predictions about the coming Messiah and carefully copied scrolls from the time of the prophets. How do these older documents compare with what we had before? Were there changes? This is the Power Point version of this presentation.

Discovered on a wall in a school in Rome for young cadets, someone depicted Jesus on the cross. Was he worshiping? Writing a gospel message for others? No. He was mocking his friend Alexander and his foolish worship of a god crucified on a cross. What do you think he drew? What insight does this give into the attitude toward Christianity in the first centuries of the church? How does this remind us of today? This is a PDF version of this presentation.

Discovered on a wall in a school in Rome for young cadets, someone depicted Jesus on the cross. Was he worshiping? Writing a gospel message for others? No. He was mocking his friend Alexander and his foolish worship of a god crucified on a cross. What do you think he drew? What insight does this give into the attitude toward Christianity in the first centuries of the church? How does this remind us of today? This is a Power Point version of this presentation.

The oldest hymns that the church sang were probably from the Old Testament book of Psalms. The New Testament contains several quotes that appear to be from hymns sung among believers (1 Timothy 3:16 for example). But what about the earliest sheet music with notes? This presentation contains pictures and sounds from the earliest known hymn with music notations. This presentation is in PDF format.

The oldest hymns that the church sang were probably from the Old Testament book of Psalms. The New Testament contains several quotes that appear to be from hymns sung among believers (1 Timothy 3:16 for example). But what about the earliest sheet music with notes? This presentation contains pictures and sounds from the earliest known hymn with music notations. This presentation is in Power Point format.

Crucifixion is described in many ancient writings, but not until 1968 did anyone ever find the remains of someone who was crucified. Jehohanan was crucified and buried in a tomb in the time of Christ giving us insights into how victims were nailed to the cross. Still graphic today, the skeleton shows the evidence of crewel nails and excruciating pain. This presentation is in PDF format.

Crucifixion is described in many ancient writings, but not until 1968 did anyone ever find the remains of someone who was crucified. Jehohanan was crucified and buried in a tomb in the time of Christ giving us insights into how victims were nailed to the cross. Still graphic today, the skeleton shows the evidence of crewel nails and excruciating pain. This presentation is in Power Point format.